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2 killed, 1 injured in Gibson Co. crash

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died in a crash Wednesday morning in Gibson County. According to a crash report, 62-year-old Clay Mayfield, of Dyer, and 76-year-old Janice Sharp, of Dyer, were killed in…

State agencies partner to double fast-charging stations along highways

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Tennessee organizations are partnering to double the state's electric vehicle fast-charging network. The Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are working to place fast-charging stations every 50 miles on both interstates…

City of Jackson releases CARES act spending plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson released a plan for its portion of CARES act funding. The city announced through a news release on Wednesday that it was provided nearly $1 million after originally requesting $1.8 million in October.…

2 deaths, 17 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those patients are: a 63-year-old woman, who died Dec. 30. a 62-year-old woman, who…

Tennessee reviews CARES Act funding, usage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee went over its CARES Act progress, and how much money it has left from the program. The Financial Stimulus Accountability Group met Tuesday morning and…

State's supply of vaccines to increase

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The middle of December marked the first vaccines given out in the state of Tennessee. Almost two months later, the number of vaccinated Tennesseans has reached over 650,000.…

Over 90 schools earn Tennessee Pathways Certification in 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education announced over 90 schools earned the Tennessee Pathways Certification in 2020. The certification is provided to schools who ease students' path to post-secondary opportunities. "Tennessee is committed to building strong college and…

Jackson Beer Board fines three businesses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson doled out fines for underage alcohol sales during their monthly meeting Tuesday. Three businesses went before the beer board Tuesday morning. The general manager…

1 killed, 2 injured in Hardin Co. crash

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A teenage girl was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Hardin County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. THP says 18-year-old Katelyn Myers, of Sardis, was killed when the vehicle she was a passenger…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 2,173 new cases, 731,360 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, February 2. The health department also released an updated case count by county.  …

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